(via Elisabeth White, Towson University) Join us at the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2025 meeting, which will take place online from Wednesday, November 19, to Friday, November 21. We are currently accepting proposals for those interested in presenting at this virtual conference. The STEM Librarians Collaborative will offer a variety of session formats; all proposed sessions…
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Recordings and Slides Available for 2025 Open Repositories Conference; Open Repositories Steering Committee Seeking Nominations (Deadline Thurs., July 31)
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The keynote presentations at the 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) are now available online: Opening keynote by Heather Joseph: “The Role of Open Access to Knowledge in a Challenging Political Landscape” Video | Slides Closing keynote by Ben Zhao: “Dealing with Generative AI, Harms and Mitigation Techniques” Video | Slides…
Call for Proposals: Science & Technology Libraries Special Issue on Evidence Synthesis–Deadline Sun., Aug. 31
(via Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, Northern Illinois University) The journal Science & Technology Libraries, published by Taylor & Francis, is soliciting submissions for both peer-reviewed and editor-reviewed featured articles for a special issue on evidence synthesis. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, the following ones. Accepted articles are anticipated to be published…
Reminder: Proposals for Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association’s Midwest Chapter, “Imagination & Co-Creation” (Online Thurs., Oct. 16 – Fri., Oct. 17), Due Wed., July 16
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Annual Conference of the Midwest Chapter/MLA Research Committee invites proposals for contributed papers, posters, and lightning sessions for the 2025 Midwest Annual Meeting, themed “Imagination & Co-Creation”. At a time when long-standing norms and organizations are crumbling, how are we anchoring ourselves…
Call for Proposals: Florida ACRL Virtual Annual Conference (Fri., Oct. 24), with Focus on Mental Health Support in Academic Libraries–Deadline Fri. July 11
(via Launa Diamand, Lake Sumter State College) The Florida Chapter of ACRL (FACRL) is seeking proposals for presentations and poster sessions for the 2025 FACRL Virtual Annual Conference, held online on Friday, October 24. Over the past decade, mental health support in academic libraries has evolved into a creative, focused, and expansive initiative. Leading the…
Reminder: Poster Proposals for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Due Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) Showcase a program, process, or procedure you’ve developed and perfected at your library as a poster session at this year’s ILA Annual Conference! The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is accepting applications for poster sessions at the Conference. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October…
Call for Panelists: November/December Episode of Library Table Talk Podcast, on Job Searching–Deadline Mon., July 14
(via Hannah Cabullo, University of Minnesota Twin Cities) At Library Table Talk, a new-ish podcast about the practical aspects of academic librarianship, we’re looking for panelists for an episode about job searching. Are you a hiring manager? Have you been on a search committee? Have you changed jobs a lot? We’ll be putting together a…
Call for Participants: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Applications Open Tues., July 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is excited to announce RAILS Catalyst, a brand-new leadership-development program for library staff. If you’re passionate about advancing your library career and building your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply! RAILS Catalyst will feature real-time coaching from a leadership expert and certified…
Call for Participation: Survey on Academic Librarian Attitudes Toward the Environmental Impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) You are invited to be part of our research project about academic librarian attitudes toward the environmental impacts of generative artificial intelligence. The purpose of the research is to examine librarians’ current practices, experiences, perspectives, and concerns related to AI and environment. This project has been approved by the…
Call for Submissions: “Technology” Column in Upcoming Issues of Public Services Quarterly–Deadline Tues., Aug. 12
(via Joy DuBose, Mississippi State University) The editor of the “Technology” column in Public Services Quarterly is seeking guest column authors for future issues. The purpose of the “Technology” column is to examine current and developing technology topics in academic libraries. The column’s focus is creative uses of technology, introductions to new technologies, and critiques…